The Value of Time ~ A Story to Ponder On (Eng. & Chi.).pptx

A PowerPoint presentation on the importance of time management based on a meaningful story to ponder on. The texts are in English and Chinese.

For the Video (texts in English and Chinese) with audio narration and explanation in English, please check out the Link:
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1. 1 The Value of TIME 时间的价值 一个值得深思的故事

2. 2 Once upon a time in a quaint village, there lived an elderly man named Samuel. He was well-known for his wisdom and the way he cherished every moment of his life. People would often seek his guidance hoping to gain insights into how he seemed to age gracefully and without regret. 从前，在一个古朴的村庄里住着一位名叫塞缪尔的老人。 他以其智慧和珍惜生命中的每一刻而闻名。 人们经常寻求他的指导，希望了解他如何优雅地、毫无遗憾地老去。

3. 3 One day, a curious young villager named Maya approached Samuel. She had heard stories of his wisdom and was eager to learn from him. Maya found Samuel sitting under a tree watching the world go by. “Samuel,” she began, “I often feel like time is slipping away from me. Days blend into weeks and weeks into years. 有一天，一位名叫玛雅的好奇的年轻村民走近塞缪尔。 她听说过他的智慧故事，并渴望向他学习。玛雅发现塞缪尔坐在树下看着世界过去。“塞缪尔，”她开始说道，“我常常感觉时间正在从我身边溜走。 日子融入了几周，几周又融入了几年。

4. 4 How can I make the most of my time?” Samuel smiled kindly and motioned for Maya to sit beside him. He pulled out an old ornate hourglass from his bag and placed it between them. The scene within the hourglass began to flow gently, each grain marking the passage of time. 我怎样才能充分利用我的时间？”塞缪尔友善地微笑着，示意玛雅坐在他旁边。 他从包里拿出一个华丽的旧沙漏，放在他们之间。沙漏内的景象开始缓缓流动，每一粒沙粒都标志着时间的流逝。

5. 5 “ Maya,” Samuel said, “time is a precious gift that we all receive but it's how we choose to use it that truly matters. You see this hourglass, it's a reminder of the value of each moment. The grains of sand represent the minutes of our lives slipping away one by one.” Maya watched the sand as it flowed from one chamber to another realizing the depth of Samuel's words. “玛雅，”塞缪尔说，“时间是我们所有人都收到的宝贵礼物，但真正重要的是我们选择如何使用它。 你看到这个沙漏，它提醒着每个时刻的价值。 沙粒代表着我们生命中一分一秒流逝的时光。”玛雅看着沙子从一个房间流到另一个房间，意识到塞缪尔的话的深度。

6. 6 Samuel continued, “People often forget that life isn't just about the destination. It's about the journey. It's about embracing the moments that make up our days. Just as the sand in this hourglass cannot be reversed, the moments we live cannot be relived. So, the key lies in making the most of the present.” 塞缪尔继续说道：“人们常常忘记生活不仅仅是目的地。 这是关于旅程的。 这是关于拥抱构成我们一天的时刻。正如沙漏里的沙子无法倒转一样，我们所经历的时刻也无法重温。 所以，关键在于充分利用现在。” 人生是一段旅程而 , 不是终点 活在当下

7. 7 Maya nodded absorbing the wisdom. “But how can we do that Samuel?” she asked. Samuel smiled warmly and said, “it's about finding balance Maya. Dedicate time to your responsibilities, your dreams and your relationships. Be present in whatever you're doing. When you work, pour your heart into it. When you're with loved ones be fully there and when you pursue your passions, let the joy of those moments light up your soul.” 玛雅点点头，吸收了智慧。 “但是我们怎样才能做到那个塞缪尔呢？” 她问。塞缪尔温暖地微笑着说：“这是为了找到平衡玛雅。 把时间花在你的责任、你的梦想和你的人际关系上。 无论你在做什么，都要保持临在。当你工作时，全身心投入其中。 当你和所爱的人在一起时，要全身心地投入其中，当你追求自己的激情时，让那些时刻的快乐照亮你的灵魂。” 人、激情、绩效 过上平衡的生活

8. 8 As they watched the sand flow, Samuel shared a story from his own life. He spoke of moments spent with his family, laughter shared with friends and the simple joys he had found in the beauty of nature. Maya left that day with a newfound perspective. She began to approach her days with intention savoring each experience and making the most of her time. 当他们看着沙子流动时，塞缪尔分享了他自己生活中的故事。他谈到了与家人共度的时光、与朋友分享的欢笑以及他在自然之美中找到的简单快乐。那天玛雅带着新的视角离开了。 她开始认真地品味每一次经历并充分利用自己的时间来度过每一天。

9. 9 She understood that time was a limited resource, and she had the power to fill it with purpose and meaning. As the years passed, Maya became known for her ability to make every moment count. She too shared Samuel's wisdom with the next generation, passing down the lesson that time once spent could never be regained. 她明白时间是有限的资源，而她有能力让时间充满目标和意义。随着时间的流逝，玛雅因其让每一刻都变得有意义的能力而闻名。 她也向下一代分享撒母耳的智慧，让他们明白，时间一旦花掉，就永远无法挽回。 让我们明智地利用我们的时间

10. 10 And just like Samuel, she lived a life rich with memories not only of the time she had spent but of the moment she had truly lived. 就像塞缪尔一样，她的生活充满了回忆， 不仅是她度过的时光，还有她真正生活过的那一刻。 "If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got.“ Lee Lacocca “如果你想充分利用你的时间， 你就必须知道什么是最重要的， 然后全力以赴。”

11. 11 Some Useful TIME Management Tips 一些有用的时间管理技巧 1 Have very clear goals 2 Set Deadlines and Meet Them 3 Get Your Priorities Right 4 Plan and Follow a Program 5 Always Be Punctual 6 Use Efficient Ways 7 Be Alert. Be Mindful 8 Practice Strong Discipline 9 Do Not Procrastinate 10 Do Not Waste Time 11 Concentrate and Focus 12 Organize the Work 13 Delegate & Share the Work 14 Cultivate Good Attitudes & Habits 15 Take Good Care of Your Health 1 有非常明确的目标 2 设定最后期限并遵守规定 3 确定你的优先顺序 4 计划并遵循计划 5 永远准时 6 使用有效的方法 7 保持警惕。 铭记 8 实行严格的纪律 9 不要拖延 10 不要浪费时间 11 集中注意力 12 组织工作 13 委派和分担工作 14 培养良好的态度和习惯 15 照顾好自己的健康

12. 积极实践良好的时间管理。 这样你的生活就会更有意义。 时间的价值 The End 结束 With Metta, Brother Oh Teik Bin 12 Practice good Time Management ardently. You will then live life more meaningfully. Credits: Story texts and some pics adapted from “Life-Changing Stories”, a motivational site